THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds. (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1316)

Youth Confirmation

In the Diocese of Richmond, the Sacrament of Confirmation is received by youth who are in at least the 10th grade of high school and are 15 years of age. Preparation includes participation in the Christian Formation Program: -Sunday evenings or -Family Faith or- be a student at a Catholic School, or- be home schooled with an approved Curriculum. Also integral to preparation for the sacrament is attendance at Confirmation Modules and a Confirmation retreat.

Adult Confirmation

Baptized adults who are at least 18 years of age and have received their First Eucharist participate in an 8-week process.

Confirmation Sponsors:

Prayer of St. Expeditus
Glorious Martyr, Saint Expeditus, through the lively faith which was granted you by God, I ask you to awaken the same faith in my heart, that I may also believe wholeheartedly that there is God, but most particularly that I may be saved from sinning against Him.

From the Bishop

Bishop Knestout encourages anyone aware of sexual abuse of minors on the part of clergy or staff of our diocese to notify civil authorities, call the Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1-833-454-9064 and reach out to the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator, at 1-877-887-9603.